Community Support Specialist Residential - Southside Chicago 2:30 PM -11:00 PM

About the role

Community Support Specialists, Residential (CSSR) provide mental health and substance use treatment support where it makes the most impact – in a person’s community. Through care planning, you will be an integral part of a client’s growth and recovery. You will remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management: connecting clients with resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will help clients strengthen daily living skills as you drive them to doctors’ appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery store. Each day will be a little bit different, requiring you to adapt to your client’s schedule, needs, and treatment plan.

The culture at Thresholds is collaborative and supportive, providing you with the tools and resources you need for the best client care. Opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision, will deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. This invaluable experience will set you up for a variety of career paths and growth opportunities within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use treatment support in clients’ communities
• Assist with care planning and client growth and recovery
• Remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management
• Connect clients with resources and help them navigate complex systems
• Strengthen clients’ daily living skills by transporting them to appointments, benefits offices, grocery stores, etc.
• Adapt to clients’ schedules, needs, and treatment plans

Requirements

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Good writing skills
• Strong time management and organization
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients

Qualifications

Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role:

• High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Pay

Competitive pay: $23.10 - $25.10 per hour / $48,048 - $52,200 annually. Based upon education, experience, and licensure.

• $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
• $1000 salary increase for CRSS certification

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plans with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for licensure and licensure renewal